The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cork to Clonmel
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cork to Clonmel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cork to Clonmel will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cork for Clonmel every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cork to Clonmel
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cork to Clonmel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cork to Clonmel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cork to Clonmel coaches for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:03 Cork | 1h43 | 23:46 Tipperary University Hospital | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 9 December | |||||
![]() | 07:33 Cork | 2h04 | 09:37 Tipperary University Hospital | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 Cork | 2h01 | 12:34 Tipperary University Hospital | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:33 Cork | 1h57 | 15:30 Tipperary University Hospital | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:34 Cork | 2h10 | 18:44 Tipperary University Hospital | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:34 Cork | 2h04 | 20:38 Tipperary University Hospital | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cork to Clonmel
Buses from Cork to Clonmel run on average 110 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 07:25, the last at 19:52. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 110 |
Fastest bus 3h 52m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 19:52 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Cork to ClonmelYou can travel by bus between Cork to Clonmel with Bus Éireann for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cork to Clonmel coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cork to Clonmel by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clonmel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cork, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cork, Bus Station, Cork, Western Road (Castlewhite Apts) and Cork, Bishopstown Road (University Hospital - opposite). When arriving in Clonmel, you can end your route in coach stations like Clonmel, Rail Station, Clonmel, Davis Street / O'Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Queen Street / Coolgrainy Cl and Clonmel, Western Road (Tipperary ETB).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cork, Bus Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (528 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Clonmel, Rail Station, located 0.6 miles (961 m) away from the city centre.
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